How bad is the phone signal at Celtic Park, Ibrox, Hampden and the Hydro?

Celtic Park, Hampden Park, Ibrox and OVO Hydro are most hit by weaker mobile signals during busy events, according to the results of a new survey.

The results come after the City Region commissioned a survey of networks across Glasgow, which identified where improvements are needed to give residents and visitors a faster and more reliable mobile experience.

Data was gathered on the strength of signal from the four mobile operators: EE, Vodafone, Three and O2/Virgin Media.

The work carried out focused on Glasgow city centre, Celtic Park, Hampden Park, Ibrox, Scotstoun, and the OVO Hydro.

These locations see some of the highest footfall in the city during football matches, concerts and other major events.

The findings showed that the main issue is not coverage gaps but capacity pressures, where large crowds place heavy demand on mobile networks, leading to slower speeds and unreliable service.

The findings from the survey have been shared with all major mobile phone operators, and the City Region has asked for infrastructure improvements to be introduced where needed.

By working closely with mobile phone operators, the Glasgow City Region is helping to target upgrades that will directly benefit those attending stadium events as well as people living and working nearby.

Theresa Searle, economic development manager at the Glasgow City Region Telecoms Unit said: “We know how important reliable mobile connectivity is for residents, whether they are at a match, attending a concert, or simply using their phone in the city centre.

“By supporting mobile operators with clear data and access to local infrastructure, we’re helping ensure that network improvements are delivered where they will make the biggest difference.”

The results are now being used to create a new free mobile coverage checker, giving residents and businesses an easy way to see which mobile networks offer the fastest speeds around their home, workplace or other locations of interest.